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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1997MILLENIA V6-2.5L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHTESTING AND INSPECTION
1997 Mazda Millenia V6-2.5L DOHC

Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Testing and Inspection

1997 Mazda Millenia V6-2.5L DOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection




INSPECTION OF OPERATION
1. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in park/neutral position.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Check the transaxle range switch, if not as specified.








INSPECTION OF CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
4. Check for continuity at the transaxle range switch.
5. If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle range switch.
6. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.







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